Dave Grant Announces Campaign Cabinet

Joseph Andreana:  Joseph Andreana is the Executive Director of the CT Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs Inc. and an adjunct professor at Sacred Heart University’s School of Business.  In addition to being the President and CEO for the Oxford Economic Development Corporation, Joe has been affiliated with numerous community organizations and foundations.

John DeGray:  John DeGray is the president of The Kerite Company and has spent 21 years with the company.  He received his Bachelors of Science from Bryant University before completing a Masters at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Joe LoPresti:  Joseph LoPresti is the Senior Agency Sales Director at Barnum Financial Group and leads a team of over 100 representatives.  In 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 Joe has been recognized as the number one Sales Director in the country.

Mike Marcinek:  Michael Marcinek is Chief Financial Officer and Managing Partner for Fletcher Thompson and Chair of the Board of Directors for Valley United Way.  He is treasurer of the Dan Orlovsky Foundation, an active board member for the Valley Chamber of Commerce, Parent Child Resource Center, Shelton Economic Development Corp., and Chairman of the Junior Achievement of Western Connecticut Valley Chapter.

Bill Miller:  Bill Miller is the Owner of Miller Investment of Oxford, specializing in financial and investment planning for both individuals and small businesses alike.  Bill is also a Board member of the Boys and Girls Club and the Derby Historical Society, in addition to the Valley United Way Finance Committee. 

Bill Nimons:  William Nimons is the Senior Vice President of Naugatuck Savings & Loan.  He has also served the Birmingham Group Health Services’ Board of Directors, the Boys & Girls Club of Lower Naugatuck Valley, and the Derby/Shelton Rotary Club.  William is also a corporator of Griffin Hospital, the Housatonic Council of the Boy Scouts of America, and the American Red Cross. 

Fred Ortoli:  Fred is the owner of Fred Ortoli Photography.  In addition to being an active member of the Ansonia Rotary Club and both the Oxford Economic Development Corporation and the Oxford Economic Development Commission, Fred serves as a director for the Valley United Way, Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Birmingham Group Health Services Boards. He is also active with the Knights of Columbus and St. Augustine Church.

Joe Pagliaro:  Joseph Pagliaro Jr. joined United Way board of directors in 2004 and worked on the campaign for the past four years.  He is a member of the Valley Community Foundation Board and the Boys and Girls Club of Lower Naugatuck Valley.

Melissa Pucci:  Melissa Pucci is the Assistant Director of Admission and Recruiting at Yale Divinity School.  She serves as the secretary of the Board of Directors, co-advises the Youth Leadership Program, and serves as chair of the Volunteer Action Center’s advisory committee.

William Purcell:  William Purcell is the President of the Valley Chamber of Commerce.  He has also been involved in many community services and programs including Special Olympics of Connecticut, Junior Achievement, Boys and Girls Club, and The Workplace Inc.

Jim Ryan:  Jim Ryan is President of the Shelton Economic Development Corporation.  He has served as a Trustee at the Hewitt Organization, a member of the Valley Chamber of Commerce, as well as volunteering his time to Valley United Way.  Jim has previously received the Gold Seal Award from the Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Good Scout Award by the Boy Scouts Housatonic Council and the Service Youth Award from the Parent Child Resource Center.   

Janice Sheehy:  Janice Sheehy is Vice President, Business and Professional Banking at Webster Bank.  She is currently a member of the Board with the Birmingham Group Health Services, The Birmingham Foundation, The Hewitt foundation, Ansonia Economic Dev. Corp, and Shelton Economic Dev. Corp.

Valerie Smith:  Valerie Smith is the Assistant General Manager at Homewood Suites of Stratford.  She serves on the Board of Directors for Valley Junior Achievement, is a member of the Valley Chamber of Commerce and a 3-year Team Captain for Homewood Suites Birmingham Bowl Benefit.

Diane Stroman:  Diane Stroman is Vice President of Development at TEAM Inc. and is actively involved with many organizations including the Boys & Girls Club of Lower Naugatuck Valley, Derby/Shelton Rotary Club, and Valley NAACP.  She is also Vice Chairperson for the Julian A. Taylor Scholarship Committee and a corporator for Birmingham Group Health Services.

Charles Sullivan:  Charles Sullivan is a co-owner of John J. Sullivan’s in Ansonia.  He has actively volunteered with TEAM which sponsored the “Men Who Cook” Fundraiser.  In addition to volunteering his time at Valley United Way, Charles is the Director of the Recreation Camp in Derby and also serves on the Board of Directors of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Boys & Girls Club.

Ron Villani:  Ron Villani is currently Executive in Residence and Adjunct Professor of Management at the University of New Haven.  He has served Valley United Way as a Board member, Vice Chair, and Chairman over the past nine years.

Robin Willink: Robin is the Superintendent of the Shelton School System, the largest in the Valley. She is chairing the Education Division of the campaign. The Shelton School System annually conducts one of the most effective campaigns in the Valley as they do it in one shot as part of their opening day program for staff.